BELLEFONTE, Pa. -- The preliminary hearing for Jerry Sandusky is expected to start at 8:30 a.m. at the Centre County courthouse in
Bellefonte, Pa. Update: Sandusky entered the courthouse around 8:15 a.m., accompanied by his wife and lawyer and surrounded by police.

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Sandusky’s wife and some family members are expected to be in the
Centre County court today when Sandusky faces a preliminary hearing on
more than 50 counts of child sex abuse involving 10 alleged victims. The
67-year-old Sandusky, a former Penn State assistant football coach, has maintained his innocence.

Other Sandusky supporters are expected to have assigned seating
inside the courtroom as well. That includes Sandusky’s pastor of 20
years and several members of his congregation.

More than 30 television trucks lined the town's streets,
which have been shut down in the blocks surrounding the courthouse.

Some
1,400 members of the public entered the lottery for 100 seats in the
courtroom. Barry Burger, of Bellefonte, called the hearing "an
unfortunate large event" that he wanted to witness in person. He also
said he wanted to attend for the opportunity to separate fact from
speculation.

A sea of cameras were set up in front of the
courthouse. Sandusky and those expected to testify are likely to enter
through a back entrance, which is the only other way in and out of the
courthouse. Victims are expected to testify, but not be identified,
according to multiple media sources.

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